Scorpions are very common in Las Vegas and the Las Vegas Valley. There are 25 different species found in this area. Three of these species, however, are very abundant in Las Vegas, with one of these being the most venomous type of scorpion in North America. As a beautiful city that boasts more than 290 days of sunshine per year on average, scorpion season in Las Vegas can be long. Ideal weather for lounging by the pools and other outdoor activities is also a breeding ground for insects and pests, including scorpions. Scorpions hide in dark, enclosed spaces and although small, they can be quite dangerous to you and your family.
Nevada property owners need the best scorpion exterminators in Las Vegas. Fischer’s Pest Control offers effective and safe scorpion exterminator and prevention services for your home or business. The presence of scorpions in your home in Las Vegas can be overwhelming. Our technicians have extensive experience in scorpion removal services and pest prevention. Rest assured, you’ll be scorpion-free. It’s our guarantee. Residents of Las Vegas can fully appreciate what nuisance scorpions are in and around their homes. The sting of a scorpion can be very painful and potentially dangerous to children and pets. This is why if you find scorpions around or in your home you should contact a professional pest control service immediately.
What does Scorpion Removal and Prevention Cost?
For a property under 2500 square feet that requires scorpion service, we offer a $200.00 initial service. After the initial service, we offer a preventative maintenance service subscription at $50.00 per month. This service will cover you against all crawling insects.* There are NO contracts and all services are fully guaranteed. If you have problems in between appointments, we come back for free. Please note that properties addresses that are not serviced for over 90 days may be subject to a restart fee.
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Las Vegas Scorpion Pest Control Service
If you discover a scorpion on your property or inside your home, you may manage to safely deal with the pest with do-it-yourself pest control options. Unfortunately, finding one almost certainly means there are many more nearby. Typical sprays and tools from the hardware store can handle one or two scorpions, but this method is not effective for eliminating a colony. If you want to ensure your home is scorpion-free, leave it to the professionals at Fischer’s Pest Control. Professional pest exterminators can eliminate any scorpion problems you may have in and around your home. They can also treat any other bug problems that may occur which will eliminate the food source for the scorpions. Reaching out to Fischer’s Pest Control is the safest, most effective method of treating scorpion problems.
Black Light Exclusion Service
At Fischer’s Pest Control, we know just where to find scorpions invading your home. With the aid of flushing agents, our skilled technicians can locate and trap Las Vegas scorpions with the use of a black light. Scorpions’ exoskeletons glow in reaction to the blacklight, making it possible to find them even in the best hiding spots in your home.
Once scorpions are collected and removed from the Las Vegas property, we apply specialized preventative pesticides that will keep them out. Our methods are far more effective than over-the-counter solutions and are guaranteed to keep your home free of scorpions.
Where do Scorpions Hide in Your Home or Business?
Since scorpions like to hide away from the sun, homes and businesses are ideal places for them to find hiding places both indoors and outdoors. Here are the most common hiding places where you might find scorpions in your home or business:
Garden and landscaping plants: Scorpions also prefer areas that provide some moisture, especially in the extreme desert heat of Las Vegas. Because plants need to be watered regularly, there’s usually an accumulation of moisture where they grow – typically a yard or garden. Before doing yard work or mowing the lawn, look carefully for any movement that could potentially be a scorpion. Always wear close-toed shoes and gloves when working and be cautious in darker, damper areas.
Near swimming pools: Scorpions are also naturally drawn to water, so pools and outdoor drains are a favorite spot for these little pests to gather. Keep your pools chemically treated and well-lit at all times to deter scorpions from getting too close. Check the pool water and surrounding areas carefully before jumping in and shake out damp towels, articles of clothing before using.
Garages or basements: The most easily accessible parts of your home or business include the garage and basement because entry points are not always sealed and walls may lack insulation. If you suspect your neighborhood may have scorpions, it’s a good practice to keep the garage or basement well-lit and always wear shoes while in these areas. You can also use a black light to regularly scan for scorpions as they glow in the dark using this method.
Underneath sinks: The areas underneath sinks or vanities both in the kitchen and in bathrooms are ideal hiding places for scorpions in Las Vegas. These enclosed spaces are dark, damp, and hidden from the rest of the room, so it’s one of the first places they’ll go if they’re able to get into the house. The best thing you can do to prevent this is to keep the area under your sink clean and organized and check it regularly using a black light.
Showers and bathtubs: Showers and bathtubs offer the same attraction as swimming pools to scorpions with the bonus of being in an air-conditioned house. If scorpions can get inside your home, this is a common area you may find them. Be sure to check the tub and shake out the shower curtain before use.
Inside shoes: If you have shoes lying around that you don’t often wear, it can be a very attractive hiding spot for a scorpion. Before reaching for that pair of shoes and slipping them on, try shining a light into the shoes or carefully turning them over. To prevent scorpions from hiding in your shoes, keep them in a sealed bag or shoebox.
Dark drawers or shelves: Drawers and shelves in a dark and quiet part of a home or business can be perfect shelters for scorpions avoiding the heat of the day. Scorpions can live for months without any food or water, and so they may stay settled in a dim, discreet area for some time. Try to keep everything organized, clean, and well-lit to prevent scorpions and other bugs from infesting these areas.
Laundry rooms and closets: Laundry rooms and closets often accumulate clothing piles, creating a perfect den for scorpions to hide in. Always fold your clothes after washing and do your laundry often to avoid having laundry in one area for an extended time. Carefully shake the clothing out before folding and putting them away.
The Best Scorpion Prevention Service For Your Las Vegas Home or Business
Part of living in Las Vegas is dealing with potential infestations of desert-dwelling pests, including spiders, cockroaches, bees, rodents, and scorpions. There are several effective treatments for removing infestations, but prevention is a much safer method. Fischer’s Pest Control has the safest and most effective preventative treatments available only to professionals. We apply multi-pronged approaches to prevention, focusing on the key reason for scorpion intrusions: food sources in your home. We know what attracts scorpions and how to keep scorpions out of your house or business with the most effective scorpion pesticides. We treat with liquids, aerosols, dust, and baits to reduce the population of other insects that act as a food source to scorpions. By reducing the scorpions’ food source, we prevent the presence of scorpions. Our prevention system is effective and reliable. That’s why all scorpion work is guaranteed with a monthly service. Call Fischer’s Pest Control today to schedule your scorpion prevention treatments.
Tips for How to Keep Scorpions Out of Your House or Business
When it comes to scorpions, there are certain things you can do to help prevent an infestation in your home or business. Here are some tips:
Check common scorpion hiding spots throughout your home regularly – Scorpions like dark, enclosed spaces and crevices inside and outside your home.
Clear any unnecessary items from your yard, basement, attic, and garage – Clearing clutter will reduce potential hiding places for scorpions.
Trim foliage and trees around your home and keep them neat throughout the year – Scorpions are less likely to stay near structures if there is not a convenient place to hide.
Fix leaky faucets and pipes because scorpions are attracted to the moisture – Removing easy water sources can help eliminate attractive hiding places.
Get a free inspection from Fischer’s Pest Control – We offer special blacklight inspection to find scorpions and assess your need for extermination and prevention services.
If you do find yourself with a scorpion problem in your home, the sooner you call a professional exterminator in Las Vegas, the better. By leaving the problem untreated, you put your family and pets at risk of painful and dangerous scorpion stings. Keep your home safe and protected with the help of an experienced pest control company that knows exactly how to deal with a scorpion infestation. If you spot scorpions on your property, it’s best to reach out to the professional pest exterminators at Fischer’s Pest Control who can expertly eliminate scorpions and other bug problems in and around your home for a safe and secure living environment. Call Fischer’s Pest Control to schedule your pet and child-safe scorpion prevention service today.
Most Common Types Of Scorpions in Las Vegas
Scorpions are very common in Las Vegas and the Las Vegas Valley. Of the 25 species in North America, three of these species are very abundant in Las Vegas, with one of these being the most venomous type of scorpion in North America. There are several types of scorpions to be found in Las Vegas including the bark scorpion, striped tail, and giant hairy scorpion. The most common and most venomous is the bark scorpion. If you see one of these, it’s safe to assume you have many more.
Don’t take the chance that a scorpion infestation could endanger your family or pets. Call Fischer’s Pest Control for an experienced scorpion removal service today. Of all the types of scorpions found in the Las Vegas Valley area, the following are the three most common scorpions that you will encounter.
Bark Scorpions
This scorpion is the most common and most venomous of all scorpions and unfortunately, this is the scorpion you’re most likely to see in Las Vegas. These scorpions live in communities that can grow into the thousands and can easily invade a home or property if not kept under control. It should always be assumed if you see one that there are many more nearby.
Description: These scorpions average about three inches in length and are a light brown color. They have a very slim tail with a very curved stinger. Bark scorpions are usually about three inches in length. They are generally a light brown color ranging anywhere from yellowish to tan.
Behavior: Bark scorpions seek out cool, moist environments, so you can often find them hiding under potted plants, sinks, showers, or garages. However, there are many other hiding places in a typical home. Be sure to check all the spots scorpions love to hide in your home to protect your family and pets from venomous stings.
Striped Tail Scorpion
While not nearly as venomous as the bark scorpion, striped tail scorpions are a common pest in the Las Vegas valley. The striped tail scorpion’s sting is not as potentially life-threatening but is about as painful and dangerous as a bee sting.
Description: These scorpions are easy to identify because of their striped tail. They are about three inches in length and have a proportionally sized tail. When compared to a bark scorpion, a striped tail scorpion has a slightly thicker tail with a thin stripe running down each side. It also has larger pinchers than a bark scorpion.
Behavior: Striped tail scorpions are not as good at climbing or getting into buildings as bark scorpions, so you won’t see them as often in homes. However, they still tend to slip through cracks and gaps in buildings to find their way into the same common hiding places as bark scorpions. Watch out for these pests hiding inside and around your home, especially during the summer months of intense heat.
Giant Hairy Scorpion
The Arizona giant hairy scorpion, also known as the desert hairy scorpion, is the largest and most intimidating of Nevada’s three prominent species. While its sting is not as deadly as the bark scorpion, its large size can make them an especially frightening pest for homeowners to handle without help from a scorpion removal specialist.
Description: Living up to their name, giant hairy scorpions are often six to eight inches long and five inches wide. Their bodies are tan or olive-colored and are covered in spiny black hairs. Of the three most common types in Nevada, the giant hairy scorpion has the largest pincers and stinger.
Behavior: These scorpions are large enough to eat lizards and are very aggressive hunters. However, giant hairy scorpions are the least likely to sting and have weak venom in comparison to other scorpion species. They will sting when provoked, but will otherwise shy away from threats or movement. Because giant hairy scorpions are less deadly and can live long lives, these scorpions are sometimes even kept as pets. Unfortunately, homeowners may also discover these scorpions in many small, dark hiding places in or around the home.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can Scorpions Climb Walls?
Of the three most common types of Nevada scorpions, bark scorpions and striped tail scorpions are excellent climbers. Giant hairy scorpions are less capable climbers and tend to stay at ground level. Unfortunately, this means that the smaller bark and striped tail scorpions can get just about anywhere in your home once they’re inside, and the larger, more intimidating giant hairy scorpion is most likely to be on the floor. Contact Fischer’s Pest Control to learn about how to keep scorpions away from your home or business with our guaranteed preventative care.
How Do I Avoid Having Scorpions in and Around the Home?
Since scorpions eat other bugs, the best way to keep them out is to eliminate their food source. Regular monthly pest control service which keeps bugs away will also help to prevent scorpions. Call Fischer’s Pest Control today to find out how our guaranteed prevention service can help you stay scorpion-free.
How do scorpions get in the house?
Bark scorpions and stripe-tailed scorpions can be quite small and slip through surprisingly narrow cracks and gaps in your home’s entryways. Giant hairy scorpions have more trouble squeezing in but are very good at finding holes that can get them into uninsulated walls and flooring. It can be very challenging to find where pests gain entry to your home or business. That’s why you should contact Fischer’s Pest Control for scorpion pest control in Las Vegas.
How do you find scorpions on your property? When do scorpions come out of hiding?
Scorpions are most active at night because this is when their prey is most active. However, as soon as the light comes on, they scurry away into hiding. The best way to find scorpions is with a black light. Scorpions have an enzyme within their bodies that glows when it is hit with black light. This tool can make them easy to find, but removing them can be much more difficult. Call the professional scorpion removal specialists at Fischer’s Pest Control instead.
I Have Scorpions in My Home. What Should I Do?
Make note of where you have seen them so far, but do not continue to hunt for scorpions on your property. Doing so could be dangerous, and you can safely assume that there are many more if you found one. The best option for removing scorpions is to call the Las Vegas pest control professionals at Fischer’s Pest Control. They’ll have the equipment and training to get it done safely and effectively.
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